PURELL Hand Sanitizer was invented in 1988 by GOJO to help healthcare providers and restaurant operators reduce the spread of germs, and remains one of the most recognized brands in the world today. It defines the hand sanitizer cateogry and is the brand most preferred by doctors, professionals and consumers everywhere.

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GOJO Blog

We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Blog.

GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.

Elizabeth De Nardo, Ph.D.

Skin Care Science and Technology Senior Scientist I

Dr. De Nardo holds a Ph.D. in Virology and Microbiology from the University of Campinas, Sao Paulo in Brazil. She joined GOJO in 2008 as a senior scientist in hand hygiene-related subjects, serving as a technical liaison interfacing with numerous internal and external key customers. In addition, she has led efforts on virus projects in collaboration with U.S. institutions and universities.

Prior to GOJO, she held a post-doctorate position at The Ohio State University’s Agricultural Research and Development Center, conducting research on microorganisms for biological control programs.